Explore Fort Wayne's Three Rivers

Since Fort Wayne’s establishment, our three rivers: the St. Marys, the St. Joseph, and the Maumee, have been an intrinsic part of the city. From adventuring the trails along the river, to getting out onto the blueways, there are plenty of opportunities for you to experience and bond with the water!

CONSTRUCTION AND DETOUR NOTICE

Riverfront areas will be under construction in 2018.Click here to see a map of closures and detours.

Play on the Rivers

If you’re ready to venture onto the waters, you can do it by canoe, single or double kayak, or standing paddleboard. Fort Wayne Outfitters rents all three at hourly, half-day, and full-day rates. You can also rent canoes or kayaks from Earth Adventures Unlimited. This is a great way to see the city! Check out a few of our suggested water trails here.

River Cruises

Experience the city by taking a boat ride on one of the three rivers in Downtown Fort Wayne.

You can enjoy rides along the river this summer with:

Canal Boat – NEW - Travel Fort Wayne Rivers on Sweet Breeze, Fort Wayne’s authentic 1840s canal boat replica. This is not a boat ride, it’s an experience! Both 90 and 45 minute tours are available to entertain riders with colorful river lore stories, Fort Wayne history from the riverbank and muddy water tales. You’ll leave your voyage knowing more about our city, our heritage, and our water supply.

Parks and Trails

Fort Wayne is home to 86 parks and more than 90 miles of trails, the most prominent of which is Rivergreenway. The Rivergreenway Trail stretches 25 miles from Fort Wayne to New Haven, winding along the banks of the rivers. This trail is perfect for walking, jogging, rollerblading, biking, and more.